Fragrance comparison

L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel vs Le Sportif

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 22 Oct 2026 270 ratings analysed

L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel

Sonia Rykiel

3.71256 votes

Rank #12,922 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Le Sportif

G. Nejman

3.4314 votes

Rank #63,510 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Sportif takes 3 of 5 categories.

L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Le Sportif
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel2/5

Le Sportif3/5

Ratings & consensus: L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Le Sportif
Sillage & projection: Le Sportif
Value for money: Le Sportif
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

L'Eau de Sonia RykielSonia Rykiel

Le SportifG. Nejman

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 256 votes

Have 31%Had 69%Want 0%

3.43/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 36%Had 32%Want 32%

Category winnerL'Eau de Sonia RykielRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

256 votes

14%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

36%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityLe Sportif

SillageLe Sportif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLe SportifBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green92%

woody84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh84%

fresh spicy77%

aquatic69%

floral61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CypressGrapefruitLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

Green LeavesLily-of-the-ValleyLotusCyclamenPeachJasmine

Base

MuskCedarHeliotropeAmber

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeMelonBergamotLemonGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

CyclamenSea waterRosemaryLily-of-the-Valley

Base5-8 hrs

PatchouliMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Le Sportif, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall43

Winter29

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex33

Women61

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 16%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,922

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#63,510

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Eau de Sonia RykielHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel opens with a sharp burst of lemon, grapefruit, and mandarin orange, anchored immediately by dry woody cypress. The initial citrus rush settles within fifteen minutes into a crisp heart of green leaves, lotus, cyclamen, and white jasmine. A subtle peach nuance prevents the green foliage from feeli…

Reviews →

Le Sportif by G. Nejman cuts through warm air with crisp, energetic vigor. It stands out as an authentic fresh lemon perfume men can wear every day without smelling synthetic. The opening hits with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, chilled melon, and tart lemon juice. It wakes you up fast. After roughly twenty minut…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel or Le Sportif?

Le Sportif takes 3 of 5 categories. L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel is rated 3.71/5 from 256 votes; Le Sportif is rated 3.43/5 from 14 votes. Choose L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Le Sportif for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel or Le Sportif?

Le Sportif lasts longest (Le Sportif 72/100, L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel or Le Sportif?

Le Sportif projects furthest (Le Sportif 69/100, L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel and Le Sportif smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and floral accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel or Le Sportif better for summer or winter?

Le Sportif suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel and Le Sportif?

L'Eau de Sonia Rykiel has top notes of Cypress, Grapefruit, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Green Leaves, Lily-of-the-Valley, Lotus and Cyclamen, a base of Musk, Cedar, Heliotrope and Amber. Le Sportif has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Melon, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Cyclamen, Sea water, Rosemary and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Amber.